US Bridges

Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.5E 3.0N of Kipp · Structure no. 000000000850640

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,434 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 595 809-462.18
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.5E 3.0N of Kipp
RouteCounty Highway 595
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82433, -97.44617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2017)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 595 809-462.18 over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.